Where Have You Been

by Rihanna

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Lyrics

(Cm)I been ev ’ry where, man, look in’ for some one.

Some one who can please me, love me all night long.

(Ab)I been ev ’ry where, man, look in’ for you babe.

Look in’ for you babe.

Search in’ for you babe.

Where have you been?

’Cause I nev er see you out.

Are you hid in’ from me

some where in the crowd?

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

(Cm)Where

(Abmaj7)have (Cm7)you been

(Abmaj7)all (Cm7)my life?

(Abmaj7)All (Cm7)my life.

(Cm)Where have you been all my (Abmaj7)life?

(Cm)Where have you been all my (Abmaj7)life?

(Cm)Where have you been all my life?

I been ev ’ry where man look in’ for some one.

Some one who can please me, love me all night long.

I been ev ’ry where man look in’ for you babe.

Look in’ for you babe.

Search in’ for you ba by.

Where have you been all my life?

You.

You.

You can have me all you want,

an y way,

an y day.

Just show me where you are to night.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

(Cm)I been ev ’ry where man look in’ for some one.

Some one who can please me, love me all night long.

(Ab)I been ev ’ry where man look in’ for you babe.

Look in’ for you babe.

(CN.C.)Search in’ for you babe.

Where Have You Been by Rihanna — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Where Have You Been” by Rihanna in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of F at 120 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Where Have You Been" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Where Have You Been"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.